We LOVE our weekly reading volunteers, which is why, in partnership with PNC Bank, we created this video just for them. A successful story read is an incredible opportunity to engage children in a meaningful…
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” As we celebrate Dr. Seuss this week, we recognize there was perhaps no one better at creating…
The Science and Poetry in Learning (and Teaching) to Read Maryanne is back with her thoughts on the importance of Letter 7 which addresses the science of reading and how we instruct our children based…
“Feed me!” says the Hungry Monster! If you’ve been a Cox Campus member for a little while, you probably have heard of our popular classroom character, The Hungry Monster. He is adored by children because…
From Laps to Laptops in the First Five Years- Don’t Move Too Fast Letter 6 Roundtable Discussion Welcome to Letter 6 of Reader, Come Home Here, Maryanne implores the Reader to give small children the…
The Raising of Children in a Digital Age Maryanne shares an interesting story about her experience trying to film for us in the Vatican and provides further insight into Letters 5 and 6. Letter 5…
We all have our favorite books, right? One you love to read, love to discuss, and love to create meaningful activities around. One that is just perfect for a particular classroom theme that you know…
Reading, the Canary in the Mind Letter 1 Roundtable Discussion Welcome to Letter 1 of Reader, Come Home Dr. Wolf shares why it is of “utmost importance to be informed by the growing knowledge on…
Under the Big Top Letter 2 Roundtable Discussion Welcome to Letter 2 of Reader, Come Home Dr. Wolf presents the complex brain activity taking place as we read – along with its functions, connections, and…
Deep Reading, Is it Endangered? Maryanne welcomes us back as her Readers and gives insight into her thinking behind writing Letters 3 and 4, addressing the processes of deep reading, and what they mean for…
“What Will Become of the Readers We Have Been?” Letter 4 Roundtable Discussion Welcome to Letter 4 of Reader, Come Home In this letter, Dr. Wolf references our “novelty bias,” necessary for survival, from a…
Snowflakes, snowmen, scarves, and sledding – It’s such a fun season for teaching little ones! Call me crazy, but I always come into January feeling refreshed and excited to start the new year with my…
